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Note: THIS PROPERTY IS UNHOSTED. YOU LET YOURSELF IN WITH THE ACCESS CODE. IF YOU RESERVE BE SURE TO BRING THE ACCESS CODE WITH YOU AS THERE IS NO HOST TO LET YOU INTO THE PROPERTY.

If this listing is booked, try my other listings for the same rooms in the same property. All listings are for all rooms in a category, either single or double. Listings are not for specific rooms. Like a hotel, WE DO NOT RESERVE specific rooms, but only room categories, either double or single.

Beautiful sunny furnished room in lovely, elegantly restored Victorian townhouse in a very desirable location 6 blocks from MIT and Harvard. THIS PROPERTY IS NOT AN APARTMENT, IT IS A TOWNHOUSE.

Quiet street, 1 block to Central T. The house is in a vibrant area with lots of cool pubs, restaurants, bookstores, art galleries, grocery stores, banks, etc, but on a very quiet side street, so it offers the best of all worlds.

No kitchen or common areas, host not in residence, just a wonderful location, and perfect for those seeking privacy. 1/2 block from Mass Ave., 1 block to MBTA. Wireless internet, cable TV in each room, free parking subject to availability.
There is a large lot a block away, on the corner of Bishop Allen Drive and Prospect Street, that is free from 5pm Friday to 7am Monday, and 5pm to 7am weekdays. There is also parking available nearby at 260 and 438 Green Street. On-street meters are free from 6pm to 8am and Saturday 6pm to Monday 8am.

Perfect for a friendly but focused professional/visiting professor/grad student. Harvard/MIT visiting professors and PhD students often stay here as well. It is a quiet environment, perfect for studying or quiet rest. Note: confidential key code provided prior to check-in. This is key-access service, host is not in residence. Caretaker nearby and from time to time in residence, always available to respond by phone or text to any problems, issues concerns or requests. Guests wishing interaction with a host would be most comfortable choosing a different accommodation. We provide a great location and lovely, comfortable, private room, no host interaction. NB we have multiple listings, if dates are unavailable on this listing you may try one of the other listings. All listings are for the same rooms. Check-in 6pm, check-out 10am.

Check-in is 6pm and checkout is 10am. You are welcome to leave your bags early or late, no need to make special arrangements. The room will not be ready before 6pm. The cleaners are in the house at times throughout the day and night to ensure all is in order.

We are 2 blocks from the Central stop on the Red line. Signs at the airport inform how to get to the subway, Red line, and Central stops. We suggest you (website hidden) map the address and bring the directions with you, we don’t want to give you misleading directions.

There is a parking lot at the corner of Bishop Allen Drive and Prospect St. There is also parking available nearby at 260 and 438 Green Street. And, meters out front are free 6pm-8am weekdays and Saturday 6pm-Monday 8am.

Access is through keypad only, no keys. We will provide the code prior to check-in.

Please note that in the United States (and everywhere outside Europe), the ground level entry floor is universally referred to as the "first floor." In Europe, the "first floor" is one flight up from the American "first floor." Likewise, the "second floor" in the US is ONE flight up from the entry floor; in Europe it is TWO flights up from the entry floor. Guests are kindly requested to familiarize themselves with the non-European conventions of referring to floors.

Pets are permitted on an exception basis with specific advance permission. Pets are not permitted to be left alone in rooms. Pets are not allowed on the bed nor furniture. Bedspreads and linen found with pet hair will need to be replaced as some of our guests are allergic to pet hair. For pets reported making noise such as barking, owners will be contacted immediately. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Guests are kindly requested to remove the sheets, pillowcases, and towels and leave them in the washing machine on day of departure. Please carry out any trash, remove any articles left in the bath, and leave the room as it was found. The cleaners will do the heavy cleaning. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Guests are kindly reminded that while pets are welcome, any damage or extra cleaning, including hair removal and special cleaning due to allowing pets on coverlets, beds, or anywhere else will result in extra charges. Your cooperation is appreciated. We hope you will appreciate that the next guest expects a clean, hair-free, pet-smell-free listing.

Guests are kindly requested to remove the sheets, pillowcases, and towels and leave them in the washing machine on day of departure. Please carry out any trash, remove any articles left in the bath, and leave the room as it was found. The cleaners will do the heavy cleaning. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

In conformance with airbnb’s policy, Guests are kindly reminded they shouldn't be uploading, downloading, or viewing anything illegally with the Internet access provided. If they use our network, they agree to use it only for legal purposes and they promise not to use it for illegal uploading, downloading, or other illegal activities.

61 Reviews

It was a great experience to stay in John's apartment! Everything was well set. I was a bit worried before check in coz I'd seen lots of bad comments. However, unlike my worries, it was quite good. The room was BIG and the bathroom was clean. Location was near harvard and red line so it was convenient to travel. Though the price is kinda expensive, if you have enough budget, this place will satisfy you.

Due to circumstances, I'd reserved the room for my friends from overseas. John was very understanding and patience with us through the whole process. Even though it was an unhosted place, John was very thorough and communicative through emails and texts. My friends had a very pleasant stay at John's townhouse. Its charm and the convenience of its location made our friends' stay even more enjoyable.

Neighborhood is calm and very good. Very close to train station and bus stop. CVS pharmacy and Walgreens nearby. Good coffee places nearby. Many restaurants also. Bed room and bath room were clean. As the weather in Boston was good in the middle of September, it was good for me to stay in the room. Communication with John was easy. Thank you John.

We stayed in the room showed in the photo with high bed and black screen. The location of the townhouse is very convenient - close to the subway and plenty of good places to eat.
The room itself was clean and in a good condition, but for one big problem: NO A/C. We had a big transportable fan working all night long, but it didn't help much to cool down the room, just gave me a head ache. So unless you enjoy high humidity and heat, or rent the room during colder seasons, please beware of this short coming.
Another problem we've encountered was parking. There are free parking options that John describes, but they do not work well if you want to leave your car there for the whole day and use the subway for commuting. Got a ticket for parking on the Inman St right in front of the house because as it turns out you need a residential permit for parking there. Ended up having to pay for daily parking at nearby garage.

Overall, a good first experience with AirBnB, but would not stop at this place again.

We had a nice stay in one of John's rooms. The communication and arrangements before our arrival were very easy. As mentioned in the listing the place is unhosted. The beautifully restored townhouse is very conveniently located near the subway, many bars, shops, restaurants and the universities in Cambridge. The room was clean and well furnished. It should be noted that the bathroom has to be shared and there is no private parking but public spaces partially with costs. However, we would stay there again and recommend the place.

An amazing situation. The deck was wonderful to have dinner just in front of the sea. Bob is a gorgeous person who will advise you and give you good bagels for breakfast. The only but thing the noise of the planes but that's stops at night.